Letter: Assessor serving citizens can make a big difference

The upcoming election for Butte County assessor has special meaning to those of us on the ridge. It wasn't very long ago that our community was fighting for the life of the Paradise Senior Center and other nonprofit organizations due to the overreaching and bad judgment from our county assessor and staff.

When tax revenues are low, it's easy to see how public agencies are tempted to find ways to squeeze more out of taxpayers with heavy enforcement and creative fees. This is why it is so crucial that these agencies not be represented by one of their own.

Bill Connelly knows what it means to own a private business. He is the only candidate for assessor who has actually stood up for taxpayers and made a difference at the county level. When the bureaucrats come after your home or business, Connelly is someone who will stand with you. You won't get that from the inner-circle bureaucrats running against him.

It means everything to me to know that our community has someone we can trust in an office that can impact our homes and businesses so drastically. That is why I support Bill Connelly for Butte County assessor and encourage you to do the same.